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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
IMPLEMENTATION OF PMAGY
- Criteria revised for selection of villages under Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana for catering to more Scheduled Caste  population
- Selection criteria for villages revised in 2022-23 from 'more than 50%' SC population to 'more than 40%'
- Rs.18944.54 lakh released for 2018 villages selected under Phase-II of 'Adarsh Gram' since 2018-19
The Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana , which is now being implemented as the 'Adarsh Gram' component of the Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana, has been designed with an area based approach, wherein villages having high percentage of Scheduled Castes population are taken up for holistic development. In order to cater to more SC population, the selection criteria for villages has been recently revised in 2022-23 from 'more than 50%' SC population to 'more than 40%'.
During 2009-10 under Pilot phase, a total of 225 villages were selected from the State of Rajasthan for which the entire eligible central assistance of Rs.4522.50 lakh was released. All the 225 villages selected under this phase have been declared as Adarsh Gram by the State Government. From 2018-19 under Phase-II a total of 2018 villages have been selected for which the eligible central assistance of Rs.18944.54 lakh has been released. The State Government has declared 427 villages as Adarsh Gram.
As per the scheme norms, a total of 08 villages from Rajsamand have been found eligible and been selected since 2018-19. A total of 7172 nos. of prospective beneficiaries have been identified under the scheme in the selected villages of Rajsamand district since 2018-19, out of which 5464 have been benefited. As per the guidelines of the scheme, its implementation is monitored by Committees at various levels, like Central Advisory Committee and State Advisory Committee.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in Lok Sabha, today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 12.98 Lakh farmers have already benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations for Paddy
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previousseasons.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is progressing smoothly in the procuring States and UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, J&K, Gujarat and Kerala with purchase of over 151.17 LMT of paddy upto 25.10.2020 against the last year corresponding purchaseof
125.05 LMT which is an increase of about 20.89 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 151.17 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 100.89 LMT which is 66.719 % of total procurement. About 12.98 Lacfarmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 28542.59 Crores at MS Prate of Rs18880per MT.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 25.10.2020,the Government throughits Nodal Agencieshasprocured
986.39 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs.7.09 Crores benefitting 923 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961farmersin Karnatakaand Tamil Nadu.Inrespectof
Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Seed cotton  procurement operations under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Till 25.10.2020 a quantity of 353252 cotton bales valuing Rs.104790.17 lakh has been procured benefitting 68419 farmers.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Government is keen to provide quality education to the Students belonging to Minority Communities
NMDFC helps Students of Delhi United Christians Sr. Secondary School
Union Minister for Minority Affairs has said that the Central Government is very serious to provide quality education to the boys and girls belonging to Minority Communities. After dedicating a Computer Center for the students of Delhi United Christian Senior Secondary School, Shri Naqvi said that the Government has provided scholarships to more than two crore fifty lakh students belonging to minority communities, during past four years.
The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation  working under the aegis of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India has extended its helping hand for the Delhi United Christian Senior Secondary School by refurbishing their Computer Centre and also providing water coolers with in-built RO system for ensuring safe drinking water, on 4th August, 2018.This support is being extended under the Corporate Social Responsibility  programme of NMDFC. This could be possible due to farsightedness and dynamic leadership of Sh. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Hon’ble Minister of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India.
Shri Naqvi, while addressing the students, appreciated the initiative of NMDFC in reaching out to schools under CSR programme and extending much needed support to students who deserve such facilities in the schools. He assured the students of the school that the Government is committed to “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” philosophy. Therefore they should avail the benefits of a variety of educational support schemes being run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs & other Govt. schemes.
Mohammad Shahbaz Ali, CMD, NMDFC on this occasion informed that endeavour of NMDFC under its CSR programme is to extend a helping hand to children of disadvantaged groups to acquire knowledge of Computers, to fulfil the vision of the Government of Digital India. He also appreciated the management of the school in extending education to disadvantaged category students.
Shri Santosh Kumar, Principal DUCSSS expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister for Minority Affairs and the NMDFC for helping & visiting the school. He thanked NMDFC for extending this support and assured that it would help the poor children in keeping abreast with the computers & information technology.
Ministry of Culture
The closure of Jallianwala Bagh memorial for visitors will continue till 31st July 2020
The Country commemorated centenary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre from 13.4.2019 to 13.4.2020. Presently, the memorial is being renovated, upgraded and museum/galleries and Sound & Light show is being set up at the memorial site. The renovation work at the memorial site was to be completed by March, 2020 for opening for public to pay their homage on the fateful date of 13th April. The work was in full swing at the memorial site. Since a large number of tourists visit the memorial daily, it was decided to close the entry of visitors to the memorial from 15.2.2020 to 12.4.2020 so that the on-going works can be completed within target date. However, due to COVID-19 crisis, the said work has been affected. It has now been decided to continue closing the memorial for visitors till 31.7.2020.
Ministry of Culture
Swachh Bharat App Launched in National Museum
“Swachh Bharat App” has been launched in National Museum under Ministry of Culture by the Minister of State  for Culture & Tourism Dr. Mahesh Sharma yesterday. The main focus of this “Swachh Bharat App” is to basically involve people actively to become part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan .
At present, this App is available for Android Mobile phones which can be downloaded from Google Play Store. In this App the concept of Physical web is implemented. When you are in the monument or Museum it will deliver you the message about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and ask you to report the garbage around you. All you need is to enable the Bluetooth of your mobile device. Even if you did not have the App installed then also you will be delivered the message by Google about the Swachh Bharat Abiyan and which will give you the link to install the App. Once you start the App it will ask to take photograph of the garbage and write the comment and just submit. It will be reported to the authority on the backend.
The App will be monitored by the Ministry of Culture and will play an important role in cultivating the significance of cleanliness to the citizens.
Ministry of Tourism
IHM, Kolkata organizes ‘Ek Shaam Gujarat Ke Naam’
Kolkata, February 13, 2020
Institute of Hotel Management , Kolkata  in association with Indiatourism Kolkata  is organizing ‘Ek Shaam Gujarat Ke Naam’ on February 14, 2020 at its Campus at Taratala Road as a part of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme of the Union Government so as to enhance the domestic tourism in our country, with the target of developing the local economy.
Ek Shaam Gujarat Ke Naam’ will depict the Gujarati Community’s ethnicity, style, cuisine & culture. It will also give a detailed insight on the Gujarat culture through various dances depicting the journey from its mythological heritage to its present culture. Dandiya which is celebrated throughout Gujarat during Navaratri will also be showcased during the event.
It is to be mentioned that The Union Ministry of Tourism, has started an initiative of Dekho Apna Desh which was launched by the Union Minister for Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel at Konark, Odisha on January 24, 2020 by releasing the content of the pledge on Mygov platform during a function. The Dekho Apna Desh initiative of the Ministry of Tourism is in line with the appeal that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi made from the ramparts of the Red Fort August 15, 2019 in his speech asking every citizen to visit at least 15 destinations by the year 2022 to promote domestic tourism in India which is intended to enhance tourist footfalls in places of tourist interest so as to help develop the local economy.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
NYKS AND NSS CONDUCTS CLEAN INDIA DRIVE AT GOLKONDA FORT
As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  and the National Service Scheme  conducts Clean India drive on Tuesday at Golkonda Fort.
Speaking on the occasion NSS Youth Officer Shri K.C. Reddy, said through this campaign “we are not only organising clean India drive but also generating awareness about clean and healthy surroundings.” Various activities under Clean India programme are being taken up in districts of Telangana till end of this month, he said.
As a part of this drive, NYK, NSS volunteers collected nearly 285 kgs of waste including single use plastic from the surrounding areas of Golconda Fort.
Locals were made aware about the benefits of cleanliness and were advised to avoid single use plastics and their proper disposal.
Government of India had launched the ‘Clean India’ program on 1st October aiming at creating awareness on cleanliness as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75years of India’s Independence.
Ms. Khusbhu Gupta, District NYK Coordinator, Hyderabad, Shri K.C. Reddy, Youth Assistant, about 100 volunteers from NYK, NSS and other associations participated in this clean India programme.
President's Secretariat
President of India inaugurates 6th International Buddhist Conclave; says private sector and civil society have substantial roles in tourism
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 6th international Buddhist conclave in New Delhi today . This conclave is being organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the voyage of Buddhism from India to Asia and the transcontinental links that were created carried more than just spiritualism. They carried a rich cargo of knowledge and learning. They carried arts and crafts. They carried meditation techniques and even martial arts. Eventually, the many roads that the monks and nuns - those men and women of faith - carved out became among the earliest trade routes. In that sense, Buddhism was the basis for an early form of globalisation – and of inter-connectedness in our continent. It is these principles and values that must continue to guide us.
The President said that tourism is a multi-stakeholder enterprise. The private sector and civil society have substantial roles. And in terms of providing a safe and secure visitor experience, state and municipal administrations play a critical part. The business potential of tourism is immense. Across our world, this industry is a big job creator, especially for local households and local communities. In its essence, tourism, like Buddhism, is about people and empowering them to realise their potential.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 211.13 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 31,60,292 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 90,707
- Active cases stand at 0.20%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.61%
- 13,528 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,37,70,913
- 10,256 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.43 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,22,322 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 180.19 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 36,168
- Active cases stand at 0.08%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.72%
- 4,377 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,24,41,449
- 2,503 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 77.90 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,32,232 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Mines
Unlocking Huge Potential of Mineral Exploration;
Handing Over Ceremony of 100 G4 Mineral Blocks Report by Geological Survey of India for Auction as Composite License on Wednesday
The MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 ushered in transparency in the allocation of mineral concessions in terms of Prospecting License and Mining Lease. In this continuous endeavour, the Mines and Minerals  Amendment Act, has been further liberalized in March 2021. The recent amendment is expected to increase employment and investment in the mining sector, increase the revenue to the States, increase production and time bound operationalization of mines, maintain continuity in mining operations after change of lessee, increase the pace of exploration and auction of mineral resources.
With this amendment, in order to realise the vision of ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’, the Geological Survey of India has delineated 100 geologically potential mineral blocks for auction.
Handing over of these 100 Reports to the State Governments will ensure continuous supply of minerals in the country and more revenue to the State Governments by bringing more number of mineral blocks under auction. In a function to hand over the above reports, to be held in Delhi on 8th September, 2021, Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi along with Minister of State for Mines, Coal and Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve will be the Chief Guest.
With time, the frequency of major discoveries of an economically viable mineral deposit has decreased and this is a worldwide phenomenon despite tremendous technological advancements. Hence, the situation warrants, out of box thinking, new approaches, enhanced cooperation and enthusiastic participation from the Government and private sectors. In the above scenario, the handing over of 100 reports by GSI to state governments attains crucial importance to the mining sector, industrial growth and employment generation
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Central Government constitutes National Council for Transgender Persons
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Transgender Persons  Act, 2019 , the Central Government has constituted a National Council for Transgender Persons vide notification dated 21st August, 2020. The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will be Chairperson  and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment will be Vice-Chairperson .
The National Council shall perform the following functions, namely:—
 to advise the Central Government on the formulation of policies, programmes, legislation and projects with respect to transgender persons;
 to monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation of transgender persons;
 to review and coordinate the activities of all the departments of Government and other Governmental and non-Governmental Organisations which are dealing with matters relating to transgender persons;
 to redress the grievances of transgender persons; and
 to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
The other members of the Council include representatives of various Ministries/Departments, five representatives of transgender community, representatives of NHRC and NCW, representatives of State Governments and UTs and experts representing NGOs.
A Member of National Council, other than ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his nomination.
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Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts decides to deliver Sabarimala ‘SwamyPrasadam' to devotees across the country at their doorstep
The service gets tremendous response from public; Around 9000 orders booked till date
Department of Posts has decided to deliver Sabarimala ‘SwamyPrasadam' to devotees across the country at their doorstep. Keeping in view devotees across the country, Department of Posts conceptualized and developed a comprehensive booking and delivery package for the delivery of “Swami Prasadam” of Sabrimala Temple at the doorstep of the devotees using the vast network of postal department covering every nook and corner of the country. Kerala Postal Circle entered into an agreement with Travancore Devaswom Board for this purpose creating a tailor made product. The devotees can now book the Swami Prasadam from any post office in India by paying only Rs. 450/-  for each packet of prasadam. The packet contains one packet of Aravana, AadiyaSishtam Ney , Vibhooti, Kumkum, Turmeric and ArchanaPrasadam. A devotee can book upto ten packets at a time. As soon as Prasadam is booked under speed post, a message with the speed post number will be generated and intimated to the devotee via SMS. The devotee can track the movement of the Prasadam by logging in to India Post website.
This service was launched all over India with effect from 6th of November 2020. There has been tremendous response from the public for this service. Around 9000 orders have already been booked all over India till date and the same is increasing day by day.
Sabarimala temple has been opened to the devotees, for this year’s “Mandalam season pilgrimage” from 16th November, 2020. Due to the prevalent COVID -19 pandemic situation the pilgrims had to follow strict protocols for visiting the shrine. Only very limited number of devotees were allowed per day to visit the shrine this season. A substantive number of devotees were not able to fulfil the COVID protocols for getting the darshan of Lord Ayyappa due to the strict restrictions imposed for pilgrimage during this season.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Over 50 lakh houses completed and delivered under ‘Housing for all by 2022 Mission’ in north-eastern states
In pursuance of the Government’s vision of ‘Housing for All ’ by 2022, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban  since 25.06.2015 for providing assistance to States/ Union Territories  including the State of Tripura and other North-Eastern States.
Based on the project proposals submitted by the States/ UTs as per their assessed demand of houses under the Scheme, around 113 lakh houses have been sanctioned. Against the total sanctioned houses, 84.40 lakh have been grounded for construction and over 50 lakh have been completed and delivered to the beneficiaries. For completion of sanctioned houses, Central Assistance of ₹1.82 lakh crore has been approved, of which ₹1.06 lakh crore have been released to States/ UTs/ Central Nodal Agencies.
In order to achieve the vision of ‘Housing for All’ by 2022, the Ministry has taken following measures:
- Ministry monitors progress of the Scheme through periodic review meetings, video-conferences and field visits. Ministry, at various fora such as Review meetings, Workshops/ Conferences, Central Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee  meetings etc. and through correspondences, has advised States/ UTs to expedite the construction of sanctioned houses so that all houses are completed within the stipulated period.
- To ensure uninterrupted flow of funds, in addition to budgetary resources, National Urban Housing Fund  for ₹ 60,000 crore has been created for raising Extra Budgetary Resources  in phases for rapid implementation of the Scheme.
- Use of Information/ Space Technology through PMAY-MIS , Bhuvan Portal, PFMS  and Geo-tagging/ Geo-fencing of sanctioned houses are being done for effective monitoring and expeditious release of Central Assistance.
- Payment through Direct Benefit Transfer  Mode and Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries is ensured for transparency and accountability.
- Alternative and innovative construction technologies have been promoted under the Scheme for rapid delivery of houses.
- A web based monitoring system; CLSS Awas Portal  has been developed where all stakeholders such as MoHUA, Central Nodal Agencies, Primary Lending Institutions, Beneficiaries and Citizens are integrated in real time environment. The portal facilitates expeditious processing of applications along with tracking of subsidy status by beneficiaries.
- PMAY-U Awards 2021 have been strategized through 100-Days Challenge for performance against pre-defined indicators with emphasis on grounding, completion, occupancy of houses and declaration of ‘HFA Achieved Cities/ States/ UTs’ during the period from 21.06.2021 to 30.09.2021.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
GOC-in-C visits Dimapur to review operational preparedness
Kolkata: October 26, 2018
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Lieutenant General MM Naravane visited Army’s Spear Corps stationed at Dimapur on Thursday  and reviewed the security situation in the North Eastern states and along the LAC with China. on 25 October 2018. The GOC-in-C expressed satisfaction at operational preparedness of the Spear Corps.